GRE Word List
SINECURE
an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
The meaning of the word sinecure is an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| douse | to plunge into water |
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| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| subliminal | inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception |
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| factious | of or relating to faction: such as |
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